Crime Rate in Meir Hay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meir Hay

The total recorded crimes in Meir Hay, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meir Hay crime rate of 1.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Meir Hay, encompassing approximately 12,369 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Meir Hay Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Vienna Way with total crimes: 5
  • Denton Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Woodingdean Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Meir Hay?

To understand the safety of Meir Hay, we need to analyze Meir Hay crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Meir Hay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 280 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Meir Hay recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Meir Hay had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 304 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Meir Hay recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Meir Hay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Meir Hay Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Meir Hay has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 36th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Meir Hay crimes were 280. The crime rate of Meir Hay in 2024 was 22.64 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking it 37 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meir Hay were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.58 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 37 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)
Joiner's Square359 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke147 42,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley160 21,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park154 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley112 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East130 61,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 51,571 71,393 8
Fenton East102 101,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central100 111,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend106 81,333 101,352 9
Tunstall93 121,487 91,279 11
Hanley Park and Shelton104 91,152 131,257 12
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant91 131,192 121,296 10
Blurton West and Newstead84 151,037 14983 14
Great Chell and Packmoor88 14920 16847 16
Little Chell and Stanfield83 161,000 15929 15
Ford Green and Smallthorne63 18853 17774 17
Meir South75 17781 18771 18
Meir North53 25775 19744 19
Sneyd Green61 19649 24548 30
Springfields and Trent Vale57 22699 23697 20
Burslem Park59 20761 20659 22
Moorcroft46 28721 22672 21
Goldenhill and Sandyford43 31732 21570 29
Sandford Hill57 21575 31610 24
Hartshill and Basford55 23511 32618 23
Hollybush and Longton West54 24615 26592 26
Eaton Park46 27599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence38 33635 25586 27
Bradeley and Chell Heath51 26590 30571 28
Hanford and Trentham44 30609 27539 31
Boothen and Oak Hill40 32601 28519 32
Lightwood North and Normacot44 29369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East15 37322 36334 35
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36

Meir Hay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Meir Hay in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Meir Hay postcode area is presented below.

1. Vienna Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Denton Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Woodingdean Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Copplestone Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Blackwood Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Corina Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hemingway Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Short Bambury Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carberry Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glandore Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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